Team 600’s 2014 Mock Draft – Which Players Will Go First

The NFL Draft is finally, FINALLY here and the trade rumors are swirling. Here’s the latest information and MIS-information regarding the top ten picks. In Houston, the phone lines are open and the Texans are taking to offers. St. Louis needs another offensive tackle and I’m not buying the rhetoric, no matter how loud it is, about the rumors that the Rams could possibly select Johnny Manziel. If--and it’s a big if--the Texans pass on Jadeveon Clowney, expect the phone lines to blow up in St. Louis. They won’t trade down too far, though, because they need to ensure that they will be able to pick one of the top three tackles. Oakland is looking to trade down as they lack picks in the fifth and sixth rounds and have multiple needs. In Atlanta there has been a lot of chatter involving Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and whether he will make a play for Clowney. The Vikings are also looking to add draft picks. Rumors have Minnesota looking at Pittsburgh defensive tackle Arnold Donald with their selection but I’m calling their bluff again as they have a good amount of money already tied into the position.

I have two quarterbacks going in the first round because I think teams will go for value over need in this draft. But do not be surprised if one or two of the top ten teams trade back into the late first round to grab one. There are seven offensive lineman and six wide receivers (record is 7 in 2004) in my mock along with a large run on defensive backs, with a total of five going in the first round. Sorry running backs, but your wait is going to be a long one on draft day.

Here’s my projection for all 32 first-round picks in the 2014 NFL Draft.

MOCK DRAFT:

1. Houston: Jadeveon Clowney, DE/OLB, South Carolina

He's the best talent in the draft. Texans could trade down and go for a QB or Khalil Mack.

2. St. Louis: Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn

A great bookend at right tackle who could eventually slide over to the left side.

3. Jacksonville: Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo

Watkins is a possibility but I believe the Jaguars bigger need is on defense.